January 2025 University Catalog

PSY8230 Psychological Testing

Learners in this course apply theories and models of psychological testing to assessment of intelligence, achievement, and adaptive functioning. Learners use clinical interviews and mental status exams; administer, score, and interpret tests of intelligence, achievement, and adaptive functioning; and develop integrated assessment reports. Learners also examine issues of diversity and ethics in intelligence, achievement, and adaptive functioning assessment. Test kits are required and are available for loan at psytestkits@capella.edu. There is a residency requirement associated with this course for PsyD Clinical Psychology learners.

Credits

5

Prerequisite

PSY7610